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The history of social media in China.

Lecture: The Wild Ride of Chinese Social Media: From BBS to Baidu & Beyond 🚀🇨🇳 (Cue jaunty, slightly-too-loud intro music with traditional Chinese instruments mixed with electronica) Alright everyone, settle…
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The history of propaganda in China.

Propaganda with Chinese Characteristics: A Humorous (Yet Serious) Lecture (Professor's Intro - Standing at the lectern, adjusting spectacles) Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Welcome, welcome! Today, we're diving into…
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The history of urbanization in China.

From Rice Paddies to Skyscrapers: A Hilarious (and Historical) Look at Chinese Urbanization (Lecture Hall doors swing open with a dramatic whoosh. A slightly disheveled professor, clutching a stack of…
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The history of migration within China.

A Journey on Two Legs: The Wild Ride of Migration Within China 🚶‍♀️🇨🇳 (A Lecture in Three Acts) Welcome, intrepid explorers of historical demography! Today, we're diving headfirst into the…
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The history of agriculture in China.

From Millet to Markets: A Humorous Hike Through the History of Chinese Agriculture 🌾🐉 Welcome, esteemed students, to Agriculture 101: China Edition! Buckle up, buttercups, because we're about to embark…